University Research Foundation: Research Grant
Forecasted
The University of Pennsylvania’s University Research Foundation: Research Grant funds faculty-driven research and interdisciplinary projects to advance scientific discovery at Penn.
Funder: University of Pennsylvania
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $75,000 for one year per award; supports research-related expenses.
Summary: Internal funding for Penn faculty to launch or expand research projects and foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
Key Information: One application per PI per cycle; eligibility varies by discipline and appointment status.
Description
The University Research Foundation (URF) Research Grant is an internal funding opportunity at the University of Pennsylvania, designed to advance the university’s research mission. The program supports faculty at all career stages—helping early-career researchers establish their work, enabling established faculty to pursue new research directions, facilitating interdisciplinary collaborations, and empowering recipients to develop competitive projects that may lead to external funding. The grant provides resources for research-related expenses, including equipment, supplies, and personnel.
